Carroll

Carroll is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Carroll at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈkæɹəl/
Also spelled
Charles

About the name Carroll

Carroll belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess. It travels in a few spellings: Charles.

In the United States, Carroll first appears in Social Security records in 1880 and has been given to 41,347 babies since 1880. It is a genuinely rare choice in the US.

Carroll in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Total since 1880
41,347

Spellings & short forms

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Carroll mean?

The meaning of Carroll is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Carroll a boy or girl name?

Carroll is a unisex name.

What origin is the name Carroll?

Carroll comes from the English & American tradition. It is also spelled Charles.

How popular is the name Carroll?

Carroll is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1880 and has been given to 41,347 babies since 1880.

How do you pronounce Carroll?

Carroll is pronounced /ˈkæɹəl/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.